On (date) July 3, 2026 at Parliament House Drone Association Thailand took part in a public hearing seminar on the Draft Act on the Control of Unmanned Aircraft and Industry Development, B.E. …. The Association's delegation included Mr. Janyawat Chartanulak, President of Drone Association Thailand; Ms. Thanyarat Supasee, Secretary of the Association; and Mr. Rattanan Ngamsa-ard, aide.
Purpose of Participation
The purpose of attending this meeting was to voice the perspective of the drone industry and actual users in Thailand. The Association compiled concerns and recommendations from drone users affected by flight-control measures, particularly amid concerns over border security that could lead to flight suspensions or restrictions in certain areas.
The Association's Position on the Draft Law
The Association believes security measures are necessary and deserve cooperation from every sector. However, broad drone-flight suspensions could impact legitimate operators and users of drones, especially inagriculture, surveying, photography, and service industries and businesses related to the unmanned aircraft industry, which could cause lost income opportunities as well as impact agricultural output and local residents' operations. Read the background of this issue in detail at
Submission of a Recommendation Letter
During the event, the Association also submitted a letter compiling concerns and recommendations to theleader of the People's Party requesting expedited follow-up and coordination with relevant agencies, particularly theNational Security Council to achieve a drone management approach that balances national security with people's livelihoods.
Proposal to Join the National Drone Management Committee
The Association also expressed its wish to take part in theNational Drone Management Committee to represent the industry and drone users in providing information, facts, and policy proposals that reflect the real situation on the ground.
A Statement from the Association President
Mr. Janyawat Chartanulak, President of Drone Association Thailand, said, “The Association is ready to support government measures to regulate drones safely and appropriately, but we ask that there be a channel to hear the voices of actual users, so that control measures don't affect the public and businesses more than necessary.”
Summary
Drone Association Thailand affirms it will continue serving as a bridge between drone users, operators, and government agencies, to push for a drone management system in Thailand that is safe, fair, and supportive of sustainable development in the unmanned aircraft industry.
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